KDFI

VFR

DEFIANCE MEML

DEFIANCE · OHIO

Elev
706.9'
Longest RWY
4,199'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDFI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,706.9'
MSL · field 706.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +1 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KDFI

Current METAR

Observed 07:53Z

KDFI 280753Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM OVC042 16/14 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP053 T01610144
Wind
200° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,269 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
DFI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TONY SAXTON
Address
20399 AIRPORT RD, DEFIANCE OH 43512-6763

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 9 kt
RWY 12
110°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 110° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,707 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored110° / 290°4,199 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box left(3°)60', trees, 1445' from thr, 103' R of cntrln, slope 20
30PSIL75', trees, 1385' from thr, 252' R of cntrln, slope 15

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For after hours access to the lobby, see sign on terminal door.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of runway end identifier lights on runways 12 and 30, precision approach path indicators on runway 12, and medium intensity runway lights on runways 12 and 30 is on the CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 12 and 30 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A+ fuel are available 24 hours a day self service via credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required for hangar.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact manager at TONY@TAS-AVIATION.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDFI

Answer card
ICAO
KDFI
Name
DEFIANCE MEML
Location
DEFIANCE, OHIO
Elevation
706.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,706.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Defiance Meml sits in Defiance, Ohio. Field elevation is 706.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,199 ft asphalt, with magnetic headings of 115° and 295°. There is no control tower. Check current procedures before arrival if you need ATC support. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is served by TAS Aviation on the field. TAS carries 100LL and Jet A+ fuel. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card. Prior coordination is required for hangar. Ropes are not provided.

Runway lighting and PAPI on runway 12 are activated on CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on 12 and 30 are preset to low intensity. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. That matters here, especially for night or low-level traffic. For clearance delivery, contact Toledo Approach. If you need after-hours lobby access, check the sign on the terminal door. This is a small non-towered field with one runway. Keep your scan tight. Verify the latest Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KDFI?
KDFI has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,199 ft long and asphalt.
Is KDFI towered or non-towered?
KDFI has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at Defiance Meml?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDFI have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDFI. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at KDFI?
TAS Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A+.
Is self-serve fuel available at KDFI?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL and Jet A+ are available 24 hours a day self-serve by credit card.
How do I get clearance delivery at KDFI?
For clearance delivery, contact Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495. The published frequencies also list 134.35 and 307.0 for Toledo APCH/P DEP/P.
Are there wildlife concerns at KDFI?
Yes. The published remarks say deer, birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your taxi, takeoff and landing scan accordingly.

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